Laboratory Assistant

LabRulez; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay CAD 21.01

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation days / service-based

Education or training opportunities

Job summary

ALS is a global leader in testing, leveraging data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The Laboratory Assistant role involves sampling, preparation, data handling, and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will operate with minimal supervision and must be meticulous and organized to meet turnaround times. The position supports different shifts, including day, afternoon, and graveyard, and offers a comprehensive benefits package with health cover, retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must be a careful and meticulous worker.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Must be well organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sample disposal, assists analysts, Retrieve samples from storage, Store samples in sample cooler
• Weighing and traying samples under supervision
• Perform instrument/equipment calibration, maintenance and repair as required;
• Perform sample preparation – filtration, screening, extraction and digestion;
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc;
• Carry out all required data processing (i.e. calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.);
• Carry out all required record-keeping & documentation;
• General laboratory clean-up and maintenance, monitor controlled equipment;
• Clean and maintain glassware and lab ware,
• Assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving;
• Perform all required quality control procedures;
• Produce all tasks within specific turnaround times (TAT);
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Meticulous

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here.

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Laboratory Assistant

This position is responsible for performing simple and complex sample preparations and extractions, routine laboratory maintenance tasks and simple analyses.

Specific Responsibilities

• Sample disposal, assists analysts, Retrieve samples from storage, Store samples in sample cooler
• Weighing and traying samples under supervision
• Perform instrument/equipment calibration, maintenance and repair as required;
• Perform sample preparation – filtration, screening, extraction and digestion;
• Prepare all required reagents, standards, reference materials, etc;
• Carry out all required data processing (i.e. calculations, data review, data entry, archival, etc.);
• Carry out all required record-keeping & documentation;
• General laboratory clean-up and maintenance, monitor controlled equipment;
• Clean and maintain glassware and lab ware,
• Assist in sample flow and archiving as well as data archiving;
• Perform all required quality control procedures;
• Produce all tasks within specific turnaround times (TAT);
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be a careful and meticulous worker;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel);
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision;
• Must be well organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment ;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and carry out detailed instructions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Previous Lab experience, full training will be provided.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required;
• You may be exposed to unpleasant odours;
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and may require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.

Our Benefits Include

• An estimated hourly pay of $21.01CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.